Brianka (Ukrainian: Брянка) is a city in Luhansk Oblast (region) of Ukraine. It is incorporated as a city of oblast significance. Population: 44,987 (2021 est.)[1], 47,512 (2013 est.)[2].
Brianka
Брянка | |
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Maryin cliff in Brianka | |
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Brianka Brianka | |
| Coordinates: 48°30′48″N 38°38′35″E | |
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| Founded | 1696 |
| City status | 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bryankivska City Council (Ukrainian: Брянківська міська рада) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 635 km2 (245 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 44,987 |
| Demonym | Bryankivska |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | Bryankovsky city council[dead link] |
It is located between cities of Kadiivka and Alchevsk.
Zaporizhzhian Cossacks 1696
Soviet Union
Ukraine 1992-2014*
Luhansk PR 2014-present
The settlement traces its history to small settlements of Zaporizhian Cossacks, zymivnyki, that appeared in place of future Brianka in 1696.
The place has developed further into a miners' settlement around the local Brianka Quarry since the end of 19th century. After the World War II, in 1944–1962 it was a city raion of neighboring city of Kadiivka.
City since December 1962.[3]
A local newspaper is published in the city since April 1965.[4]
Since 2014, Brianka has been under the effective control of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.[5]
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine reports have emerged about Russian soldiers who refused to continue fighting being held captive in the city.[6]
As of 2021, the population is 44,987 people.
As of the Ukrainian Census of 2001:
As of the Ukrainian Census of 2001:
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